How much does Rituximab cost?

Rituximab (Rituximab) is a chimeric anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody approved for B-cell lymphoma, rheumatoid arthritis and vasculitis. It can eliminate immature, naive and memory B cells, but not plasma cells. It is a sterile, preservative-free, clear, colorless intravenous infusion solution that falls within the scope of prescription drugs. Since it was first marketed, it has provided a new targeted treatment for many immune-mediated diseases that were previously untreatable or ineffective. At the group level, no new safety signals emerged with the use of rituximab in new-onset systemic refractory generalized myasthenia gravis compared with the use of rituximab in other indications, including a higher risk of serious infection.

Rituximab has been launched in China and has entered the scope of Class B medical insurance. The use of rituximab must be carried out by doctors and medical staff. It is a strictly controlled drug and its purchase and use may be restricted. SpecificationsThe price of each box of 500mg/500mL may be around RMB 8,000, which is relatively expensive. Rituximab has also been launched overseas. The price of the original Indian version of 500mg/500mL per box may be around RMB 3,000 (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates) . There are also generic rituximab drugs produced by other pharmaceutical companies in India. The price of 500mg/500mL per box may be around 1,500 yuan (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). Its drug ingredients are basically the same as those of domestic and foreign original drugs.